Housing
New Affordable Housing Isn't Affordable For Some
Critics say redevelopment projects displace longtime residents who cannot afford the new affordable housing.
Report: Housing Crisis In The U.S.
None of America's traditional middle class workers would qualify to purchase a median priced home based on median income according to a report by the National Housing Conference.
Housing Crisis Can Drag Down Economy
Neal Peirce comments on an alarming report from the National Housing Conference and worries about the impact of the housing crisis on the economy.
Housing Costs Are High Despite Wage Increases
Accordint to a report by an affordable housing coalition, housing cost are still too expensive despite wage increases.
Sydney Smartens Up Sprawl
In a "real life version of Sim City", Sydney Australia plans its growth.
Life After Sprawl In Los Angeles
Civic leaders and the University of Southern California roll out a new urban policy "action plan" for Southern California.
Starter Mansions Popping Up All Over Inland Empire
Southern California's Inland Empire, once the home of inexpensive tract homes, is attracting more high-end development, leaving more homebuyers priced out of region.
Homes Plan Could Create 'Characterless Urban Sprawl'
A plan to build hundreds of thousands of new homes in south-east England is "unsustainable" and could promote sprawl.
Townspeople Of Buckeye Bribed By Trust Fund?
A developer proposes $1 million trust fund for improvement of Douglas Ranch, on eve of election for its annexation and zoning.
Housing Costs Vs. Regulation
California's disasterous style of providing housing seems to be: "Just say no."
McMansion Buyers Are The New Middle Class
McMansions have become the ultimate manifestation of the America dream.
The Rowhouse Vs.The Detached Home
Under-appreciated and maligned, the attached rowhouse offers great advantages over the detached single-family house.
The End Of The Suburban Dream?
It is time to realize that the 1950s dream of suburbia is over. The integration of shopping and homes with public transit is critical for reviving our cities.
Images From The American Road
USA Today interviews photographer Sandy Sorlien about her new book, Fifty Houses: Images from the American Road.
'Sweeping Plans' For Revitalizing The Nation's Capital
Washington D.C. officials unveil revitalization plans aimed at generating affordable housing.
Struggling Luxury Malls
The contrasting success of the Merrick Park and Bal Harbour luxury malls in Miami's surburbs are a reminder of the importance of neighborhoods.
Why Arizona Housing Bubble Will Not Burst
Rising housing values in Greater Phoenix may remind us of the recent speculative bubble of Wall Street, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Bechtel Selected For Iraq Infrastructure Contract
For the first time in history, an American corporation will be rebuilding an entire foreign country.
A Master Of Mass Housing
Samuel J. LeFrak, an outspoken champion of middle-income housing, dies at 85.
$100 Million Plan To Revitalize Downtown Brooklyn
Revitalization plan includes rezoning to encourage commercial and residential development.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
